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Editorial Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Dispensing Boons: Folio from an Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript.
- 2020-03-20
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Editorial Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Expounding the Dharma to a Devotee: Folio from a Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript.
- 2020-03-20
- 1
Editorial Netherlands: Freedom March Tibet March 10
- 2020-03-11
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Editorial Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Dispensing Boons: Folio from an Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript.
- 2019-11-18
- 1
Editorial Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Expounding the Dharma to a Devotee: Folio from a Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript.
- 2019-11-18
- 1
Editorial Sandalwood statue of Avalokiteshvara, Bodhisattva of Compassion (the equivalent of the Chinese Quinyan), in the Chapel of Lokeshvara, Red Palace of Potala. The statue may still date from roayal times and the earlier palace. See 05-01-02 / 63-70, 05-01-...
- 2019-08-02
- 1
Editorial Lhasa: the Potala and Jo-Khan. 1844 - 1862. Watercolour. Tibetan school. Source: Add.Or.3013 f.2.
- 2019-07-16
- 1
Editorial Water Serpent Temple (Dzong-gyap Lu-kang) in Lhasa. Gilt finial on top; below this, black yak-hair curtain. It is on a small island. In the foreground are old poplar trees; in the background is the back of the Potala. . Photographs of Tibet and Sikkim...
- 2019-07-16
- 1
Editorial Samyé and ceremonies. Inscribed: ‘These 6 pictures represent the customs of the Sumyés [bSam-yas] Gumpa, 30 or 40 miles from Lhasa. There are about 500 lamas in the gumpa, and it was established by Gyalpo Chétong Devtswa [Khri-sron- dehu-btsan:’...
- 2019-07-16
- 1
Editorial Nechung Oracle Temple near Lhasa [Drepung]. General view of temple building from courtyard. Photographs of Tibet and Sikkim. Bell collection. 1921. 438 prints 125x100mm to 160x115mm Gelatine silver prints, printing-out papers. Photographers: Sir Char...
- 2019-07-16
- 1
Editorial Mission Post. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'This is where the Mission sustained what may almost be called a state of siege for several months. They were under constant fire from the Jong, and on the occasion of the first fight at Kha-Ru-La, w...
- 2019-07-16
- 1
Editorial Iron Hill' [Chakpori], with Temple of Medicine on summit, Lhasa. View looking along the ridge towards the medical college. Photographs of Tibet and Sikkim. Bell collection. 438 prints 125x100mm to 160x115mm Gelatine silver prints, printing-out papers. ...
- 2019-07-09
- 1
Editorial Potala Palace, Lhasa, from Chakpori Hill. . Photographs of Tibet and Sikkim. Bell collection. c.1921. 438 prints 125x100mm to 160x115mm Gelatine silver prints, printing-out papers. Photographers: Sir Charles Bell, P. Brown, Johnston and Hoffmann, Dav...
- 2019-07-09
- 1
Editorial Potala: a Kalacakra ceremony (?) ‘Inscribed:’ ‘This scene is in the Potala at Lhasa, and in a square called Déyungshurr, bde-hbyun (origin or source of happiness)’ [bde-hbyun- ]. ‘The ceremony here pictured takes place in April on the 15th o...
- 2019-07-09
- 1
Editorial Roofs of the Tsuk La Kang, Lhasa. . Photographs of Tibet and Sikkim. Bell collection. 438 prints 125x100mm to 160x115mm Gelatine silver prints, printing-out papers. Photographers: Sir Charles Bell, P. Brown, Johnston and Hoffmann, David Macdonald, Wi...
- 2019-07-09
- 1
Editorial Chinese temple at Lhasa. Inscribed: ‘This is a drawing of the Chinese Temple at Lassa, and is interesting as tending to show the powerful control which that nation exercises over the Tibetans at Lassa, who are of a different religion: still here is t...
- 2019-07-09
- 1
Editorial AVALOKITESHVARA.
- 2019-02-15
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Editorial Lhasa: the Potala and Jo-Khan. 1844 - 1862. Watercolour. Tibetan school. Source: Add.Or.3013 f.2.
- 2019-01-24
- 1
Editorial Samyé and ceremonies. Inscribed: ‘These 6 pictures represent the customs of the Sumyés [bSam-yas] Gumpa, 30 or 40 miles from Lhasa. There are about 500 lamas in the gumpa, and it was established by Gyalpo Chétong Devtswa [Khri-sron- dehu-btsan:’...
- 2019-01-24
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Editorial Potala: a Kalacakra ceremony (?) ‘Inscribed:’ ‘This scene is in the Potala at Lhasa, and in a square called Déyungshurr, bde-hbyun (origin or source of happiness)’ [bde-hbyun- ]. ‘The ceremony here pictured takes place in April on the 15th o...
- 2019-01-23
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Editorial Ceremony [hcham] at Tso-mo-glin, Lhasa. ‘Tsemunling’ [Tso-mo-glin] ‘house of the Lama Raja at Lassa. The ceremony is that of performing or acting a play. The figures of three of the performers are called kyangkurr and are from Tashi Lumpo’ [bKr...
- 2019-01-23
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Editorial Badula & Head monk under the Tashi Lama [Khamba Dzong]. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'The Abbot was sent by the Tashi Lama to meet the Mission. He was a very placid tempered individual, and said he did not know why he had been sent on this wo...
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial Debung [Drepung] Monastery. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'This vast building, the largest and richest Monastery in Tibet, is situated in an embayment amongst the hills, about four miles outside Lhasa...'. . 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Sep 19...
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial Bridge below Phema. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'This is a view of a cantilever bridge over the Mo-chu, where one reaches the valley a few miles before arriving at Chumbi'. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Dec 1903. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x18...
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial Khamba Jong. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'This is the name of the Fort, which is surrounded by a small village. It was the first place in Tibet visited by the Mission, and where the negotiations commenced...These Jongs or Castles are scattere...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial The Potola at Sunset, [Lhasa]. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Aug 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(79).
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Stairway to Potola, [Lhasa]. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Aug 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(72).
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Lhasa: the Potala and Jo-Khan. 1844 - 1862. Watercolour. Tibetan school. Source: Add.Or.3013 f.2.
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial Lhasa 1942-43: Dodi, Degase, Tolstoy, self [Ludlow], Dolan, Mingyur, George Tsarong, Fox. Informal group portrait. 1942-43. Source: Photo 743/10(361). Language: English.
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial Water Serpent Temple (Dzong-gyap Lu-kang) in Lhasa. Gilt finial on top; below this, black yak-hair curtain. It is on a small island. In the foreground are old poplar trees; in the background is the back of the Potala. . Photographs of Tibet and Sikkim...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial The source of the Teesta, [Sikkim]. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'This glacier, named the Phu-chung-phu glacier, is situated to the south of the Clolamo Lakes in the north of Sikhim, and is one of the most beautiful glaciers in the country'. '...
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial The entrance gate [Pargo Kaling] from inside, [Lhasa]. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Aug 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(64).
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial The Nepalese representative in Lhasa. Portrait of Captain Jit Bahadur and his wife and family. Tibet (Curzon collection.). c.Sep 1904. Source: Photo 430/53.(86).
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Everest from Khamba Jong (telephoto). Distant view of snowy peaks. Reproduced in Tibet and Lhasa where the caption reads: 'This view is one taken with a telephoto lens from a distance of ninety-one miles. Everest stands up well, and even at this distan...
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial Samyé and ceremonies. Inscribed: ‘These 6 pictures represent the customs of the Sumyés [bSam-yas] Gumpa, 30 or 40 miles from Lhasa. There are about 500 lamas in the gumpa, and it was established by Gyalpo Chétong Devtswa [Khri-sron- dehu-btsan:’...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial The Chinese Ambam, [Lhasa]. Portrait of the Chinese Resident at Lhasa on horseback. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(85).
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Nechung Oracle Temple near Lhasa [Drepung]. General view of temple building from courtyard. Photographs of Tibet and Sikkim. Bell collection. 1921. 438 prints 125x100mm to 160x115mm Gelatine silver prints, printing-out papers. Photographers: Sir Char...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial View in Lhasa. View of the 'Ling-Kor', or sacred road, seen in Print 70. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Aug 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(80).
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Modern Witchery. A collection of pamphlets, handbills, and miscella. London, 1800 - 1895. A poster for Modern Witchery - the miracle of Lhasa, devised by John Nevil Maskelyne and written by his son, Nevil. This was first produced at the Egyptian Hall w...
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial Lhasa. Street scene looking towards Jowo Khang [Jokang]. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Aug 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(66).
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial Mission Post. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'This is where the Mission sustained what may almost be called a state of siege for several months. They were under constant fire from the Jong, and on the occasion of the first fight at Kha-Ru-La, w...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Officials and tents. Inscribed on picture in Tibetan and English, with no separate explanatory text: ‘1. An Englishman. A missionary.’ ‘2. Lha-sahi-ka-blon’ [bkah-blon]’ Minister, one of four, who assisted the Regent.’ ‘3. rgya-nag-am-pa?...
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial Lhasa: the Potala and Jo-Khan. A collection of maps of Tibet and Ladakh, bound in a volume. Watercolour and ink. 1844-1862. Lhasa: the Potala and Jo-Khan. From a collection of maps of Tibet and Ladakh. Source: Add.Or.3013,.
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial The Tongsa Penlop, [Lhasa]. Full-length standing portrait of Sir Ugyen Wungchuk. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'The Tongsa-Penlop is the vitual ruler of Bhutan...He accompanied the Mission to Lhasa and was unceasing in his efforts to promote a ...
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial Lhasa 1942-43: Dr Kung and party. Informal group of Dr Kung Ch'ing-tsung, the senior Chinese official at Lhasa, with Tibetans and Europeans. Frank Ludlow is seated on the left in the front row. 1942-43. Source: Photo 743/10(364).
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Road along Kyi Chu. View on the Kyi Chu [Gyi Qu] river, en route to Lhasa. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'The Kyi-chu river flows into the Tsang-Po about six miles below Chak-Zam, and here the force left the Tsang-Po and marched up the right ba...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Camp at Karola. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'This photograph shows the force encamped just below this magnificent glacier, on the night before the second forcing of the Kha-Ru-La'. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Jul 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm t...
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial The Abbott at Kham-pa-jong. A portrait of the abbot and another figure seated at the entrance to a tent. John Claude White, 'Tibet and Lhasa' (vol 1, Johnston and Hoffmann, Calcutta, [n.d.] 1906). 1903-04. Photogravure, 311x184mm. Source: Photo 1084/1(9).
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Iron Hill' [Chakpori], with Temple of Medicine on summit, Lhasa. View looking along the ridge towards the medical college. Photographs of Tibet and Sikkim. Bell collection. 438 prints 125x100mm to 160x115mm Gelatine silver prints, printing-out papers. ...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Potala Palace, Lhasa, from Chakpori Hill. . Photographs of Tibet and Sikkim. Bell collection. c.1921. 438 prints 125x100mm to 160x115mm Gelatine silver prints, printing-out papers. Photographers: Sir Charles Bell, P. Brown, Johnston and Hoffmann, Dav...
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial The court yard, Lhalu's house, [Lhasa]. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'This is the house where the Mission resided at Lhasa...After the Mission had been in it some time it became comparatively clean...'. . 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Aug 1904...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Chumolari from Champitang. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'Chomolhari, one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, is beyond Phari, and is about forty miles from Cham-pi-thang. This distant view of it gives a good idea of the gracefulness ...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial [River scene beyond Karo La.] Distant view of a line of march. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'After forcing the Kha-Ru-La the force encamped a few miles beyond it, near the place shown in the following two photographs'. 'Tibet'. Curzon collecti...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Shapés. The Council of Four, [Lhasa]. Full-length standing portrait. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'These officials may be described as the Executive Council of four...Their names, from left to right, are Utak, Sechung, Tsarong, and a Trung-Y...
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial The Potola, [Lhasa]. A distant view. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Aug 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(78).
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial Potala: a Kalacakra ceremony (?) ‘Inscribed:’ ‘This scene is in the Potala at Lhasa, and in a square called Déyungshurr, bde-hbyun (origin or source of happiness)’ [bde-hbyun- ]. ‘The ceremony here pictured takes place in April on the 15th o...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Ceremony [hcham] at Tso-mo-glin, Lhasa. ‘Tsemunling’ [Tso-mo-glin] ‘house of the Lama Raja at Lassa. The ceremony is that of performing or acting a play. The figures of three of the performers are called kyangkurr and are from Tashi Lumpo’ [bKr...
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial Houses at foot of Potola, [Lhasa]. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Aug 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(74).
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial View from the Potola, shewing Medical College (on hill), [Lhasa]. Distant view of the medical college, or Chakpori temple, seen across the plain on the opposite hill. It lies to the south-west of the Potala. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Aug 1904. 89 p...
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial Section of Potola, [Lhasa]. . 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Aug 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(75).
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial View in Lhasa. View of the 'Ling-Kor', or sacred road, seen in Print 70. . Tibet (Curzon collection.). c.Aug 1904. Source: Photo 430/53.(80).
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Roofs of the Tsuk La Kang, Lhasa. . Photographs of Tibet and Sikkim. Bell collection. 438 prints 125x100mm to 160x115mm Gelatine silver prints, printing-out papers. Photographers: Sir Charles Bell, P. Brown, Johnston and Hoffmann, David Macdonald, Wi...
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial Gyantze Jong. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'This photograph shows clearly the enormous natural strength of the rock-fortress, which was so gallantly stormed on the 6th July, 1904. The rock rises precipitously some 400 feet above the plain. All...
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial Rock carved with Bhuddist figures, [Lhasa]. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'The Ling-Kor, or sacred circular road of Lhasa. The pilgrims can be seen wending their way round the sacred road, turning their prayer wheel, and acquiring merit by avoi...
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial The gilded roofs in the Potola, [Lhasa]. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Aug 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(76).
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial Kangmar. Distant view showing the Younghusband Mission camp. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'The last post on the march to Gyang-tse. This fort was attacked on the early morning of the 6th June by a large party of Tibetans, who had come over the...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Chinese temple at Lhasa. Inscribed: ‘This is a drawing of the Chinese Temple at Lassa, and is interesting as tending to show the powerful control which that nation exercises over the Tibetans at Lassa, who are of a different religion: still here is t...
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial A grove in Lhasa. General view of a lake and trees. 'Tibet'. Curzon collection. c.Aug 1904. 89 prints 295x190mm to 200x1825 Platinum prints. Source: Photo 430/53.(42).
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial Samding Monastery. The caption in Tibet and Lhasa reads: 'This Monastery is always presided over by an Abbess. and it was here that the then Abbess so kindly treated Sarat Chunder Das. The present Abbess, or Dorje Phagmo, is only five years old'. 'Tibe...
- 2018-12-06
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Editorial Tea after a football match in Lhasa. Two teams. Photograph. [Gelatin silver print, 155x108mm]. Tibet. Lhasa Mission Diary. 26-Nov-36. Source: Photo 1043/(292).
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Nagartse, a ruined fort between Shigatse and Gyantse, protected a 17th century Indian trade route from Kathmandu to Lhasa. Barley and rye grow on the fertile plain at an altitude of between 3.600 and 4.000 m.
- 2018-08-21
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Editorial AVALOKITESHVARA.
- 2018-08-09
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Editorial Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Dispensing Boons: Folio from an Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript.
- 2018-08-09
- 1
Editorial Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Expounding the Dharma to a Devotee: Folio from a Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript.
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial Armored Cavalryman.
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial Leaf-Shaped Box, 17th?19th century, Top decoration: Newari; box: Tibet, Lhasa area, Gold, aquamarine, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphire, pearl, lapis lazuli, and turquoise, 6 x 2 1/2 in. (15.2 x 6.3 cm), Metalwork, This box made for an elite patron ...
- 2018-08-03
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Editorial Woman's Earring, 19th?early 20th century, Tibet, Lhasa area, Gold and turquoise, 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (8.9 x 3.8 cm), Jewelry.
- 2018-08-02
- 1
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